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WL55 CVZ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,093 mi
Last recorded104,093 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 CVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 104,093 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Suspension mounting areas(struts) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Rear Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 102,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 90,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 1 Apr 2022 90,218 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,005 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 72,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,188 miles

steering rack weeping

Fail 5 Feb 2019 70,117 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

steering rack weeping

Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 64,877 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

front tyre size 225/50x17 rear 205/50x17

one horn working only

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 61,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,063 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n s r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,919 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 52,917 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,532 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 27 Jan 2012 45,532 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,906 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,480 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 2 Jan 2009 23,443 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 2mm

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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WL55 CVZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL55 CVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WL55 CVZ registered?

WL55 CVZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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